Subject (version française en dessous):

My project aims to test whether a trait with a greater phenotypic variability such as behavior is less heritable than associated morphological or functional traits in a small primate: the grey mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus). For example, the dimensions of the head and bite force are traits associated with aggressive behavior and should evolve in the same direction, knowing that head morphology is associated with bite force performance, and that aggressive behavior is likely also related to bite force. The so called “animal model” will be used to compare whether the transmission of different traits shows similar patterns in term of transmitted genetic and non-genetic variances. Moreover, this quantitative approach will enable us to identify genetic correlations between these traits.

I am also interested in teaching and science communication. That is why this year I integrated the student association of the MNHN, the BDEM, which is organizing a free congress for international young researchers every year in february: the Young Natural History Scientists Meeting (YNHM). I also give lessons for schools in the Botanical Garden of the museum.